Brock’s last race Holden headlines Shannons Motor Show Auction

A unique piece of Australian motorsport history – the last Holden that Peter Brock raced before his death in 2006 – is to be auctioned by Shannons at the Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne …

Classic Ads: Moffat and Ford 1-2 at Bathurst 1000 1977

While not exactly classic ads in design or execution, this collection of advertisements illustrate how sponsors love being associated with a winner – even if the connection is tenuous in some instances.
The 1977 Hardie-Ferodo 1000 …

Classic Ads: Barry Sheene and Dick Johnson for Shell

I had forgotten about this series of TV commercials from Shell Australia. This ad called “sock”, captured two racers who have the gift of the gab, Barry Sheene and Aussie V8 legend, Dick Johnson.
Both men …

Dick Johnson drives Brocks A9X Torana at Bathurst

I must say I never thought it would happen: Ford legend Dick Johnson drives Brocky’s famous A9X Torana around Bathurst!
Click here to read the full story about how Top Gear and the boys from Bowdens …

Grab a classic book and help the QLD flood appeal

To help raise funds for the Premier’s flood appeal, motorsport photographer Scott Wensley will donate part of the purchase price of all his online book sales to help those affected by this disaster.
Scott Publishing & …

Best of 2010: Top 5 Touring Car stories

1. Documentary: Trans Am 1970
The 1970 Trans Am series is regarded by most racing enthusiasts as the high water mark of American road racing. Read More

2. Super Silhouettes: Flame-spitting Japanese touring cars from the future
The …

Video and Photo Tribute: Tom Walkinshaw passes away

Former racer and team owner Tom Walkinshaw died yesterday at the age of 64 after a long struggle with cancer.
Walkinshaw’s career spanned the whole of the motorsport globe – both as a driver and …

Classic Ads: Thunder in the Air

The headline for this 1969 full page advertisement has real significance, given the prevailing direction of touring car racing in Australia at the time was racing along with increasing V8 powered pace.
The copy describes big …